“The team at Derby served as my beverage caterer for two of the Pixar Animation Studio wrap parties, Finding Dory and Cars 3....they are the best I have ever worked with.”
Derby Cocktail Co. is a beverage catering, event production and design company. We deliver elevated beverage experiences through incredible service, industry knowledge and design for the most discerning clients worldwide.
We tailor our services to any environment from brand activations to music and tech festivals to weddings to corporate team-building events.
Derby Cocktail Co. is renowned for their innovative cocktail solutions and promoting stylish and delicious drinks with interactive guest components all providing engaging, efficient service. Hailing from the west coast cocktail capital of San Francisco, Derby has produced events at SXSW, NYFW, Sundance and Basel World Switzerland. Our global roster of clients includes Instagram, Airbnb, Google, Levi’s, Pixar, Disney, Salesforce, Campari, The Glen Livet and more. Whether your event has 50 or 5,000 guests, our commitment to crafting the perfect drink doesn’t change. We elevate every occasion with remarkable design, customized menus, charming service, and above all, fantastic drinks.
Quality Cocktails at Scale
Top companies trust Derby Cocktail Co. to create custom experiences at the highest level for crowds both large and small. We deliver a well-polished experience through efficient and creative menu curation with the guest experience in mind.
Top Tier Bartenders
Derby has assembled a roster of bartenders of the highest pedigree. Our staff is handpicked from the most reputable brands and bars in the industry. Our service style speaks to education, engagement and openness where guests feel welcome no matter their spirits knowledge level.
Mobile Cocktail Trailer // Cocktail Experiences
Derby Cocktail Co. converted a horse trailer to a mobile bar. Perfect for weddings, al-fresco affairs and winery events. The trailer is equipped to serve cocktails, beer and wine. It’s a cozy place that instantly draws a crowd. We call her Miley, she likes to party.
We’re also known for our paint-shaker cocktails and boozy snowcones. You can see more about that here.
We spare no expense ensuring that every cocktail is as beautiful as it is delicious. Our bartenders appreciate the art of presentation — from paint-shaker cocktails to perfect pours, every time.
Derby Cocktail Co. is headed by bar manager Eric Quilty who is also a Bon Vivant brand ambassador. Derby has cultivated an esteemed team of friendly bar industry veterans that have worked at the best cocktail locations in San Francisco and represent global spirits brands. Knowledgeable and approachable is our service philosophy.